Oncology - Physician at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Tower Health summary:
A Pediatric Oncologist at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children provides specialized care for childhood cancers including solid tumors, liquid tumors, and brain/CNS tumors. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals, managing cancer predispositions and survivors, and participating in academic teaching and hospital call coverage. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for academic appointments and professional development.
Job SummarySt. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Oncologist to join our group.
Highlights:
- Children’s Oncology Group participating institution with active IRB
- Not-for-profit academic teaching hospital in an urban setting focused on advancing child healthcare
- Oncology attendings see all types of childhood cancer, including solid tumors, liquid tumors, and brain/CNS tumors
- Surveillance of cancer predispositions including NF1, Li-Fraumeni, Beckwith-Weidemann, DICER-1
- Management of childhood cancer survivors
- Multidisciplinary practice includes Tumor Board, Advanced Practice Providers, experienced oncology nurses, Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Social Work, and Child-life specialists
- Physicians expected to share in day (inpatient) and night/weekend call coverage.
- Teaching opportunities with residents and studentsfrom Drexel University College of Medicine
The Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
- Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
- Academic appointments are available at Drexel, PCOM and Temple
- Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
- Supportive health system to advance goals
QualificationsMD/DO with completion of pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship
OverviewPutting Kids and Families First Since 1875
A leader in pediatric care since 1875,St. Christopher's Hospital for Children'snationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children offers nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists who provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. What truly sets St. Chris apart is the way we provide that care with genuine passion and heart in a nurturing, patient- and family-centered environment.
We’re an academic medical center and have been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek and Statistaan accolade that highlights our hospital’s excellence in pediatric specialty care.
The Community:
Philadelphia, which is located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.
Keywords:
Pediatric Oncology, Childhood Cancer, Cancer Survivorship, Multidisciplinary Care, Academic Medicine, Solid Tumors, Liquid Tumors, Brain Tumors, Pediatric Hematology, Clinical Teaching
